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TiVo slashes price on HD and HD XL - get Netflix, Amazon, Blockbuster and YouTube all for less
TiVo has reduced prices on their HD and HD XL units by up to $100 for the holidays. TiVo revolutionized DVR functionality and continues to drive services forward with integration with companies like Netflix, Amazon and BLOCKBUSTER allowing users to stream movies, even in HD, to their home TVs. It is unknown if the sale is a move to clear stock for a new intro or a reaction to recessionary consumer spending or lack thereof.…
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What’s a ZAGG box and what did $35 million in R&D get them?
ZAGG is perhaps best known for their gadget skin protection that used to be on edges of helicopter blades. Today, the company through us a…
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Buy your own pair of RealD 3D glasses
With the new demand for 3D movies, RealD has decided to offer a line of premium of 3D glasses for retail sale. Instead of using…
Who’s on Crack in Tech: 10.23.09
I see stuff in the tech world that drives me crazy. From products that should never have left the bar napkin to marketing schemes that should have stayed in the men’s room, here is what caught my eye this week: Video Eyewear- more than just a geek look Roku leaves… Continue Reading »
Could 3D skip TVs? Vuzix ships their 3D-ready 310 Video Eyewear
Another day, another video eyewear announcement, right? Wrong. Down at the very bottom of the release announcing the shipping of the Vuzix Wrap 310 is something about 3D compatibility; this gadget is compatible with the major 3D formats. That got me thinking: with all the push from studios and home… Continue Reading »
Asus intros the O!Play HD media player set-top box
Anyone looking for a low-cost set-top box that will allow for HD playback on a big screen may want to check out the recently released O!Play from Asus. To begin with the Asus O!Play is selling for $99. Now, here is what we can expect feature wise: Plays up content… Continue Reading »
Waterproof gadgets on the way - invisibleShield maker, ZAGG, gets some waterproofing tech
A lot of people use ZAGG’s invisibleShield product to protect their electronics since they add little bulk but protect screens and other parts of your device from scratches. Now, ZAGG has picked up the rights to the “Golden Shellback” technology that is now going by the name of “HzO.” HzO… Continue Reading »
Amazon starts its own A/V and computer accessories brand: AmazonBasics
Amazon is getting in on the cable business. The AmazonBasics line of cables is Amazon’s audio/video and computer cables that come in Amazon’s Frustration Free Packaging (meaning no blister-packs). Assuming AmazonBasics are decent quality cables, this is an interesting development. Finding a particular cable on Amazon.com can be somewhat troublesome… Continue Reading »
World’s first Superspeed HD video camera: USB 3.0 is blazing fast
At Intel’s Developer Forum, companies Point Grey and Fresco Logic are showing off the world’s first USB 3.0 streaming HD video camera. The unit streams 1920 x 1080 video at 60 frames per second and streams uncompressed from the Point Grey camera to the Fresco Logic controller. Clearly, USB 3.0… Continue Reading »
Head and hands-on with Vuzix’s Wrap 310
Vuzix just recently introduced its Wrap line of wearable displays. The Wrap 310 is supposed to float a 16:9 55-inch screen in front of your eyes at a resolution of 428 x 240. The biggest difference between the Wrap and other models from Vuzix is the styling. These glasses look… Continue Reading »
Gefen unveils slew of new HDTV accessories including wireless HDMI unit
If you’re a home theater buff, then you’ll definitely want to see what Gefen is up to. Today, they unveiled several new items that could help make a home theater easier to set up. First up is a a set of adapters that extends HDMI over regular coax cable. Utilizing… Continue Reading »
New high def projector offerings from Epson
Today, Epson announced the release of four brand new projectors: PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB, and Pro Cinema 9100 and 9500 UB. Each of these projectors will project 1080p high definition and are intended for home use. The 8100 is the budget friendly version with the 9100 and… Continue Reading »
Wireless HDMI coming from Philips, but it’s not cheap
With televisions getting thinner and lighter, hanging a television on the wall gets easier. However, there is still the aesthetic issue of cabling. Wireless HDMI technology is finally coming to homes in Germany this month. The Philips Wireless HDMI Link will be a two part system: one transmitter that hooks… Continue Reading »
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